Deceit poster

Deceit (2021)

TV Series ★ 6.2 47 min

Drama Crime

The true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London. Examining the complicated and toxic sexual politics of the early ‘90s and the police’s obsession with the wrong man, Deceit enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’, is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.

Emilia di Girolamo Creator Emilia di Girolamo Writer Niall MacCormick Director

▶ Play

Episodes

Quick facts

Released
August 13, 2021
Runtime
47 min
IMDb
tt12994306
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
Studio
Story Films, All3Media, Channel 4 Television

Themes

Cast

Niamh Algar Niamh Algar Lizzie James Sion Daniel Young Sion Daniel Young Colin Stagg Harry Treadaway Harry Treadaway Keith Pedder Eddie Marsan Eddie Marsan Paul Britton Rochenda Sandall Rochenda Sandall Lucy Nathaniel Martello-White Nathaniel Martello-White Baz Charlie Carter DC Martin Long

More Like This

More like Deceit ›
Pritam and Pedro 2026 ★ 8.5
FROM 2022 ★ 8.5
House of the Dragon 2022 ★ 8.4
The Devil Wears Prada 2 2026 ★ 7.0
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999 ★ 8.0
Citizen Vigilante 2026 ★ 6.6
Dutton Ranch 2026 ★ 9.3
The Rookie 2018 ★ 8.6
Silo 2023 ★ 8.2
Avatar: The Last Airbender 2024 ★ 7.8
The Furious 2026 ★ 7.7
Supernatural 2005 ★ 8.3

Also Worth Watching

Marcella 2016
Vigil 2021
Unforgotten 2015
Above Suspicion 2009
Strike 2017
Luther 2010
Prime Suspect 1991
Secrets and Lies 2015
Inspector Morse 1987
Sherlock & Daughter 2025
Dalgliesh 2021
Miss Scarlet 2020
Criminal Record 2024
Cross 2024
Nemesis 2026
Silent Witness 1996
Hightown 2020
Sherlock 2010

Frequently asked questions

What is Deceit about?
The true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London. Examining the complicated and toxic sexual politics of the early ‘90s and the police’s obsession with the wrong man, Deceit enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’, is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.
Who created Deceit?
Deceit was created by Emilia di Girolamo, Niall MacCormick.
Who stars in Deceit?
Deceit stars Niamh Algar, Sion Daniel Young, Harry Treadaway, Eddie Marsan.
When was Deceit released?
Deceit is a 2021 drama, crime series.
Where can I watch Deceit?
You can watch Deceit with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.